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Chaz: What Did You Think?


Carolyn Marie

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I managed to wait through the entire program last night to see Mr. Bono dance. I was not the least surprised that they put him last - gotta keep us fish on the line for the ratings, don't ya know. ;)

Anyway, I thought that ABC handled his appearance with dignity and class. But as far as his dancing ability? Well, I think the fact that his scores put him in the bottom third were justified. He had good footwork, but otherwise seemed stiff. I'm pretty sure that he was good enough to make it to next week, but I doubt he will last more than 2-3 weeks, if the public judges him on skill alone.

At least he was better than Nancy Grace. :D

Carolyn Marie

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Ugh. His weight was a serious issue and limits his ability. His knees were bothering him and that didn't help either.

I really thought he would be more graceful, but he's just a typical guy with two left feet. :-)

Autumn

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Guest Donna Jean

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Two points.......

One is that I'm glad that Chaz has been able to put us in the public's eye....we need all the good publicity that we can get....

But, number two.....here is a guy that is famous for nothing ...kinda like Paris Hilton or the Kardashians...related to famous people with no real achievements of their own...

I prefer a trans person like Amanda Simpson who was appointed "Senior Technical Advisor to the Commerce Department."

That is a real success story...

Dee Jay

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I can't believe I missed Chaz's Dance! I forgot all about DWTS!

Trans people seem to be gaining more acceptance in our country and Chaz has been starting up conversations and doing a lot of good. I hope the effect lasts.

While I can't comment on Chaz's dancing I can say that I wish Cher were a better public speaker. She could be a monumental ally to the trans community if she didn't confuse people more than she helped them understand. Anyone see her Letterman interview, or one of those late night shows. You can find it on youtube, anyways she freely switched between calling Chaz he and she and just in general I think confused people about her sons gender dysphoria than anything.

Oh well. Chaz brought the cake and eventually we'll be able to eat it too.

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But, number two.....here is a guy that is famous for nothing ...kinda like Paris Hilton or the Kardashians...related to famous people with no real achievements of their own...

I couldn't agree more, Dee Jay. They should have renamed the show "Dancing With the Minor Celebrities" a long time ago. This season, they've got at least two former reality show participants, and one woman whose sole claim to fame is having dated a celebrity.

Stars, my eye.

Carolyn Marie

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Guest John Chiv

I won't get into my soapbox about reality shows I agree with the following points from a few people but not the entire responses. Carolyn, I think the scores last night were justified. Autumn, yes the weight and knees hurting did impact his performance. Kimberly, I liked your response best and I hope it is the case.

Chaz has been a great spokesperson for our community and as a man. He has taken a lot of criticism and insults and kept his cool. As for these being minor celebrities, not everyone is buff or famous, and it takes chutzpah to go on national stage and dance when you are not professional.

How many of us would risk that?

John

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I can't speak to what this means to the wider world, but his appearance on the show is helping my SO get used to the idea that somebody can actually be transgendered at all. Seeing him being treated with dignity and being so well received by so many may be easing my gal's unconscious fears about my emerging gender issues. I may not be completely 'out' with her, but I am less 'in' than ever. Chaz is making my life easier, whether he knows it or not.

Thank you, Chaz!

I spent the entirety of the show critiquing the girls dresses with my SO, snuggling on the couch. "Oh, I LOVE that one. Especially the way it.."...lol...I had to keep reminding myself to say "the way it looks on HER" instead of "the way it would look on ME"! But still, I suspect my SO may realize more about my leanings than I think already...I sure hope so....

Anyway, we'll probably keep watching the show. In the past I would have avoided it like the plague, but now I'm happy to look at all the pretty dresses and dream...but someday...soon...I'll be out shopping for my own dresses, with or without my SO, I guess...

Sorry about the ramblings!

Love and beautiful attire for all! Svenna

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I won't get into my soapbox about reality shows I agree with the following points from a few people but not the entire responses. Carolyn, I think the scores last night were justified. Autumn, yes the weight and knees hurting did impact his performance. Kimberly, I liked your response best and I hope it is the case.

Chaz has been a great spokesperson for our community and as a man. He has taken a lot of criticism and insults and kept his cool. As for these being minor celebrities, not everyone is buff or famous, and it takes chutzpah to go on national stage to go out and dance when you are not professional.

How many of us would risk that?

John

I'm with you John!

I failed to address the OP in my first, self-centered reply, but I agree with John here. What Chaz is doing is tremendous...

His dancing? Well, let's hope he can rise to the challenges he faces. The longer he is in the running the better, I think...

He has real guts. I commend him!

Love and stuff, Svenna

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Guest John Chiv

Svenna,

I won't hi-five a lady :) but we can sit and lounge on the comfy couch here at Laura's and sip an espresso drink or hot chocolate and bask in our mutual agreement.

John

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Svenna,

I won't hi-five a lady :) but we can sit and lounge on the comfy couch here at Laura's and sip an espresso drink or hot chocolate and bask in our mutual agreement.

John

That sounds great, John!

Anytime...love, Svenna

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Guest BlakeFTM19

i spent all night waiting for Chaz to get on. I thought he was amazing!!! i was dissapointed they put him last though. i didnt watch the other people dance. I knitted a black and purple striped scarf before they put him on.

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Guest Jasper Marlon

i spent all night waiting for Chaz to get on. I thought he was amazing!!! i was dissapointed they put him last though. i didnt watch the other people dance. I knitted a black and purple striped scarf before they put him on.

I think being put last can actually be an advantage, since that performance is the freshest in the heads of the people who are voting. Anyway, I couldn't watch live since I was in class, but I watched on youtube later that night and thought he did well. Also watched a little tonight and I'm happy to report he's safe to dance next week. :) Hopefully he'll get better as time goes on; most of them do if they have any potential, which Chaz seems to have.

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I watched it after doing a search on youtube "Chaz Bono & Lacey Schwimmer - Cha-Cha-Cha" will give you over 6 minutes of video.

The couple scored 17 out of 30 and he looked very happy. It will give the world a better idea of who transgender people are, people like anyone else wanting to be happy be accepted and live there life and pursue their dreams.

Krisina

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